Level 3 Diploma in Professional Chef (Northern Ireland)

The FDQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Chef (Northern Ireland) is designed for learners who wish to work as a professional chef.


Academic Year: 2023/24

Course Code: 11096

Campus: Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn

Study Type: Full-Time & Part-Time

Education Level Further Education

Sessions

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Full-Time
Bangor
04/09/2023
Full-Time
Downpatrick
04/09/2023
Full-Time
Lisburn
04/09/2023
Part-Time
Bangor
18/09/2023
Day: Thursday
Time: 09:00-17:00
Part-Time
Downpatrick
18/09/2023
Day: Thursday
Time: 11:00-20:30
Part-Time
Lisburn
18/09/2023
Day: Tuesday
Time: 11:00-20:30

Course Overview
The qualification is suitable for learners who  want to learn new skills and knowledge to enter the sector or  are working in a chef/catering role/environment and wish to develop supervisory and team leading skills to progress their careers

Course Modules

16 modules comprising of:

  • Supervisory skills for the professional kitchen
  • Advanced skills and techniques to produce vegetable and vegetarian dishes
  • Advanced skills and techniques in producing meat and offal dishes
  • Advanced skills and techniques in producing poultry and game dishes
  • Advanced skills and techniques in producing fish and shellfish dishes
  • Prepare, cook and finish complex dressings and cold sauces
  • Prepare, cook and finish complex hot sauces
  • Prepare, cook and finish complex bread and dough products
  • Prepare, cook and finish complex cakes, sponges, biscuits and scones
  • Prepare, cook and finish complex soups
  • Prepare, cook and finish complex hot, cold and frozen desserts
  • Prepare, cook and finish fresh pasta dishes
  • Prepare cook and finish complex pastry products
  • Contribute to the development of new recipes and menus
  • Contribute to control of resources
  • The principles of food safety supervision for catering

Ideal If:
Prior achievement of FDQ Level 2 Diploma in Professional Chef (Northern Ireland) may be an advantage for some learners

You'll Learn:
The qualification is designed to provide a broad range of advanced preparation, cooking and finishing skills and knowledge that will benefit learners as they develop their career as a professional chef. The qualification is suitable both for those who will work in a catering business, or for those who will work in other types of organisations that employ chefs, such as hospitals or schools. The qualification units cover the preparation and cooking of advanced and complex dishes using a wide range of ingredients and advanced cooking methods. It also covers development of recipes FDQ L3 Diploma in Professional Chef (Northern Ireland) and menus, control of resources and supervisory skills for a professional kitchen including food safety supervision

You'll Love:
The FDQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Chef Qualification (Northern Ireland) may be delivered and assessed in the workplace or in a learning environment

You'll Progress:

The FDQ Level 3 Diploma in Professional Chef (Northern Ireland) qualification is designed to prepare learners for professional chef roles in the workplace. Many learners are expected to progress into employment as chefs, for example: 

in catering and hospitality businesses such as restaurants, catering service providers, bars, cafes or hotels

in organisations employing internal catering staff, such as schools and colleges, leisure centres, private companies, or health and social care settings.

The qualification offers opportunities for learners to develop both advanced technical cooking skills and supervisory skills and knowledge, which will prepare them for a supervisory role in a professional kitchen. On completion of this qualification, learners may also consider progression to higher level qualifications or apprenticeships such as the Hospitality and tourism management foundation degree.

You'll Need:
Learners need to be 16 years old or over to take this qualification. Learners do not require any prior qualifications or food skills experience to take this qualification.
Terms & Conditions

Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.

We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.

Available Sessions Summary

The following sessions are open for application on this course:

Campus & Course Type Start
Full-Time
Bangor
04/09/2023
Full-Time
Downpatrick
04/09/2023
Full-Time
Lisburn
04/09/2023
Part-Time
Bangor
18/09/2023
Day: Thursday
Time: 09:00-17:00
Part-Time
Downpatrick
18/09/2023
Day: Thursday
Time: 11:00-20:30
Part-Time
Lisburn
18/09/2023
Day: Tuesday
Time: 11:00-20:30

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Further Education

Further Education

If you have just completed your GCSEs, Further Education is most likely the option for you. FE covers qualifications from entry to higher level qualifications such as Awards, Certificates, Diplomas, NVQ, BTEC and Apprenticeships.

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Available Sessions

The following sessions are available to apply for:

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Bangor
04/09/2023

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Downpatrick
04/09/2023

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Lisburn
04/09/2023

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Bangor
18/09/2023
Day: Thursday
Time: 09:00-17:00

16

£677.50

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Downpatrick
18/09/2023
Day: Thursday
Time: 11:00-20:30

16

£677.50

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Lisburn
18/09/2023
Day: Tuesday
Time: 11:00-20:30

16

£677.50

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